The New College, Chennai has a high repute as one of the leading institution offering higher education in the city. The college was established with the objective of offering higher education to the students belonging to educationally backward section. The college gives opportunities to deserving students, regardless of caste, community, or socio-economic considerations. The college runs both day and evening courses, wherein the evening one is self-financed. UGC selected the college for offering career oriented add-on program in clinical laboratory technology (Certificate, Diploma & Advanced diploma courses), computer assembly and servicing as well as quantitative methods and computer applications.
Year of Establishment |
1951 |
Affiliated to |
University of Madras |
Founded by |
Muslim Educational Association of Southern India (MEASI) |
Accreditation |
NAAC |
Accredited with |
B++ in 2005 |
Re-accredited |
‘A’ Grade in 2010 |
Status |
Autonomous by UGC in 2007 |
Credit System |
Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) |
Strength of Students |
5000+ |
Streams |
Arts, Commerce & Science |
Day College Courses |
12 UG courses, 7 PG courses, 7 M.Phil. and 6 Ph.D. research programme |
Evening College Courses |
8 UG and 5 PG courses |
Owing to central location, high-end infrastructure, experienced faculty, the college remains the top choice of students. With an emphasis on teaching beyond the curriculum, the college promotes personality enrichment, development of soft skills, computer skills and others for integrated development of the students.
Students who are weak in academics and studies are offered the opportunity of counseling program under the guidance of a dedicated counselor for mentoring and monitoring. The person overlooks the progress of the students and trains them in communication skills.
The college carries out several academic innovations through curriculum design, conducting various exams and grooming students to make them adaptable to changing global environment.
The college has an active placement cell that facilitates successful placements in reputed organizations around the country. The mentors in the cell even offer valuable career guidance to students in various fields.
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